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How to get there: Highway A10 Genoa-Ventimiglia, Exit at Finale Ligure and go along the S.S 490.
After passing the Col of Melogno, after Calizzano there is Bardineto.
The town can also be reached from Albenga, (S.S for Garessio) and from Toirano.
The charming summer resort is located among fields and woods near the Bormida di Millesimo springs.
It was a prosperous feud of the Marquis Del Carretto of Bardineto and later it became part of the Ligurian Republic and then annexed to the Sardinian State in 1814.
Today, Bardineto is a popular oasis of tranquility because of its ancient and intact medieval town and because it is near the diuretic and curative springs of S. Nicolò.
Its modern facilities are very popular for those who love sports.
Very unique is the typical polygonal structure of the 10th century Del Carretto Castle where you can admire the ruins of the castle walls among its green nature.
The Parish Church of St. Giovanni Battista dates back to the beginning of the 18th century and it was built in the Piedmont Baroque style.
You can also visit the Romanic Chapel of St. Nicolò built in the 12th century and it underwent many transformations and it has prestigious 15th century frescos.
You can also visit the springs of Bormida and the Grotte of Toirano, which has become a famous tourist attraction.
You can also take excursions to Mount Carmo, the Bric dell’Agnellino, and the Giogo of Giustenice that allows you to enjoy a pleasing day among the fresh and clean air of woods that have mushrooms.
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